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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.82, 2,411.74 and 683.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.82, 2,411.74 and 683.82 is: 1,025.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.82 : 2,411.74 = 683.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.82/2,411.74 = 683.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.82x = 2,411.74 × 683.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.82x = 1,649,196.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,196.05/1,607.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.73

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